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  1. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion…

    With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 and 2
    2. B2 only
    3. C1 and 3
    4. D3 only
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is Incorrect: The first Mongol invasion of India occurred in 1221 CE under Genghis Khan during the reign of Shamsuddin Iltutmish, not Jalal-ud-din Khalji. Jalal-ud-din Khalji ruled much later, from 1290 to 1296 CE.

    Statement 2 is Correct: During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji (1296–1316 CE), the Mongols invaded several times. In 1303 CE, a Mongol army of about 120,000 horsemen led by Targhi marched up to Delhi and besieged the city, forcing Ala-ud-din to take shelter in the Siri Fort.

    Statement 3 is Incorrect: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq defeated the Mongols (led by Tarmashirin) early in his reign. Instead of losing territory, he took steps to secure the frontier and even planned a 'Khurasan expedition' to mobilize against Mongol territories, though it was later abandoned.

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    History UPSC 2022 Hard

  2. Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge…

    Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Statement 1 is correct: The 'Amil' was indeed the officer in charge of revenue collection in the revenue administration of the Delhi Sultanate.

    Statement 2 is incorrect: The Iqta system was not an ancient indigenous institution of India but was rather an administrative system borrowed from the Persianate world. It was introduced by the Delhi Sultanate, primarily under the rule of the Ghurid dynasty, to organize and administer their territories.

    Statement 3 is incorrect: The office of 'Mir Bakshi' was not established during the reign of the Khalji Sultans. It was introduced later during the Mughal period, under the reign of Emperor Akbar, as a military office responsible for managing the imperial army and its finances.

    Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

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    History UPSC 2019 Hard